The Sterling Foundation
The Sterling Foundation is a private foundation, based in GREAT NECK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $227K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$97K
+37.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
+37.5% YoY
About The Sterling Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Sterling Foundation is a private foundation, based in GREAT NECK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $227K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,652,712 | $1,525,375 | $1,536,892 |
| Revenue | $239,599 | $75,553 | $93,072 |
| Expenses | $112,262 | $87,070 | $92,096 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $97,374 | $70,811 | $73,272 |
| Net Investment Income | $226,627 | $64,687 | $80,879 |
| Distributable Amount | $88,059 | $79,116 | $78,716 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT STERLING | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| FAITH STERLING | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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